lineage

US /ˈlɪn.i.ɪdʒ/
UK /ˈlɪn.i.ɪdʒ/
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1.

血统, 世系, 家系

descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree

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His noble lineage could be traced back to ancient kings.
他高贵的血统可以追溯到古代国王。
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The family prides itself on its long and distinguished lineage.
这个家族以其悠久而显赫的血统为荣。
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ancestrydescentpedigreegenealogybloodline
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谱系, 世系, 演化支

a sequence of species each descended from its predecessor

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The evolutionary lineage of birds can be traced back to dinosaurs.
鸟类的进化谱系可以追溯到恐龙。
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Scientists are studying the genetic lineage of various plant species.
科学家正在研究各种植物的遗传谱系。
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phylogenycladeevolutionary linesuccession